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United States Patent | 5,203,793 |
Lyden | April 20, 1993 |
A conformable device (20) containing a conformable material (41) substantially comprising fluid matter which forms a resilient material substantially comprising solid matter after a working time is used in an article of footwear (44) in order to enhance conformance, comfort, fit, stability, cushioning and shock-absorption. The conformable material (41) is contained within a chamber (51) of suitable configurations. In addition, a foam material (66) of select shape generally conforming to a portion of the wearer's anatomy can be used in cooperation with the conformable material (41), as well as a void (40) containing a gas. The invention permits accommodation to a wide range of anatomical features and characteristics found amongst a large percentage of the general public and application within numerous types of footwear (44).
Inventors: | Lyden; Robert M. (16384 SW. Estuary Dr., Apt #203, Beaverton, OR 97006) |
Appl. No.: | 805596 |
Filed: | December 11, 1991 |
Current U.S. Class: | 36/88; 12/142N; 12/146M; 36/43; 36/44; 36/71; 36/89; 36/93; 36/154; 36/180 |
Intern'l Class: | A43B 013/18; A61F 005/14 |
Field of Search: | 36/88,89,28,43,69,71,44,93,91,180,145,154 12/142 N,146 M |
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